The "horrendous" fly-tipping on the land opposite the Cleethorpes Tesco is still there, around three weeks after it was first reported.

The fly-tipping on the lay-by opposite the Hewitts Circus Tesco first appeared on the weekend of February 3, and consists of everything from construction waste and debris to Christmas decorations, car bumpers and even an old toilet.

We asked the council why it hadn't been removed, and in response, Cllr David Bolton, portfolio holder for Safer Communities and Public Protection, said:

“We find time and again that people are being paid to get rid of waste such as furniture, old bathroom fittings, fridges and freezes, building products or garden clippings, and then dumping it illegally.

“This could be avoided if householders and businesses checked the credentials of those disposing of waste on their behalf.

Rubbish has been dumped near Tesco in Cleethorpes

“The simplest way to check is to visit the Environment Agency’s waste carrier register and enter the business name.

“On the same site you can enter your postcode and search for registered waste carriers near where you live.”

Fly-tipping in lay-by near Tesco at Hewitts Circus

“We can all do our bit when it comes to fighting fly-tipping.

“If you’re paying someone to get rid of the waste on your behalf, you must check that they are licensed to take it.

“If you don’t, you could be fined along with the person who dumps it.

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“The Council is responsible for clearing fly-tips on adopted highways and council-owned land, but if it happens on private land then it’s usually the owner or occupier that’s responsible for removing it.”